In 2010, we were tired of Congress voting for more taxes and more spending and voted for a change.
Mick Mulvaney was part of that change because we knew we couldn’t keep doing more of the same in Washington.
Guess what? We can’t keep doing the same kind of tax-and-spend in Lancaster County either.
That’s why I like John Hess. He’s a career financial planner who can help our county plan its finances better. He’s active in the community and helps manage the finances of individuals and businesses in our county.

After years of not knowing anything about the Lancaster County Probate Court, I had the chance to meet Jerry Holt, the Republican running for probate judge.
In 10 minutes, he told me all about the office and showed me he has the knowledge and business experience we need for the office.
I’m also excited to see our nation’s veterans stepping up to serve in public office. We can trust people who defended our country in offices like probate judge, where they will be responsible for protecting our families.

John Hess is running for Lancaster County Council because he knows times have changed in Lancaster County.
We need someone who will work hard to bring new jobs and industries to Lancaster. Our county has great hard-working people, we just need someone who will work to attract companies to Lancaster County.
We need someone to give the youth a future in Lancaster. Our young people need jobs here, not in Charlotte or somewhere far away. They need hope and a future here. The youth of the county are the future of the county.

In a Friday, Oct 24, letter, Brandon Newton states “Republicans ready to make a difference.” I would submit that Republicans have already made a big difference and not for the better.

The Republicans have fully controlled South Carolina for more than 10 years and the nation, directly or indirectly, for most of the last 22 years. The Democrats have only had full control at the national level from 2008 to 2010, after Bush had to lay down his veto pens and before the Tea Party took over the House.

Jerry Holt is exactly what we need for probate judge. He served his country in the Marine Corps, became a successful executive for IBM and now he’s been very active in Lancaster County, working for veterans groups and in the United Way. He also serves on the county planning commission.

Tom Holland’s recent letter in the Oct. 1 edition of The Lancaster News, against the Republican candidate for solicitor Randy Newman, is not just sour grapes, but indicates arrogance and lack of loyalty to the Republican constituency.

His very lack of respect for the voter is shown by his slogan, “It’s the experience, stupid.” I do not believe the people who voted for Newman are stupid.